DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE POSITION REGARDING CHILDREN BORN OUT OF WEDLOCK IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES WHERE U.S. ARMED FORCES ARE ASSIGNED

The command in Vietnam is not complacent about the morals of the servicemen and associated activities. In this regard, responsible military commanders strive to curb the problem at its sources by making it clear that irresponsible and immoral behavior on the part of servicemen is never condoned, including the conditions which tend to induce or encourage immoral behavior and in particular, where it contributes to the problem of children born out of wedlock.

Separation from family and placement in an alien environment, coupled with the difference in mores which frequently prevail, are recognized as conditions which require unusual efforts. Accordingly, special command emphasis is given to character guidance and other programs to provide servicemen an opportunity to channel their off-duty activities into wholesome pursuits. In addition, direct control measures are employed as warranted. These include such measures as the enforcement of curfews, off-limits restrictions, bed checks, and disciplinary actions. Areas and establishments can be and are placed off-limits by our commanders concerned when such is necessary to protect the interests and welfare of our servicemen.

Personal conduct of servicemen in Vietnam can be governed by forcible measures only on a transitory basis. In general, service personnel are neither more nor less moral than when they enter the service; unfortunately, some persist in engaging in immoral conduct despite counseling and advice to the contrary. . . .

We recognize that emotion and compassion often lead to a distorted view of the magnitude of the problem of illegitimate children by some persons. Accordingly, the number of such children fathered by American servicemen overseas is frequently exaggerated. Official reports from authorities in Vietnam state that the problem there is not of substantial magnitude. A recent survey of 120 orphanages with a total orphanage population of 18,000 children indicates a range of 350-400 children or about 2.08 percent were of possible U.S. parentage. Another survey of a representative number of institutions for children in Vietnam shows that children with possible U.S. parentage account for approximately 2.6 percent of the total. A United Press report indicated that less than one-half of one percent of the children in Vietnamese orphanages are thought to be Vietnamese-American.

On July 1st, 2022, the project of the German Institute for Home Education Research gGmbH/An-Institute of the Evangelische Hochschule Berlin (DIH) to research politically motivated forced adoptions in the GDR will start. The BMI is providing around 1 million euros for the duration of the project (3 years). With the start of the funding project on July 1, 2022, the BMI is implementing the decision of the German Bundestag ( application Bundestags-Drucksache 19/11091 ). The research team is interdisciplinary and consists of social ethicists, educationalists, lawyers, psychologists and medical historians from various universities and institutes.

The selected research project will include:

explore the importance, scope and historical dimension of politically motivated adoption processes;

review the circumstances of the forced adoption;

rediscuss the various definitions of forced adoption and check them against new sources;

Not long ago, Desiree Smolin and Usha Smerdon had an excellent blog on intercountry adoption, called “fleas biting,” that has been inactive of late. They are re-activating the blog along with Desiree’s husband, Professor David Smolin. Professor Smolin has recently posted there on the subject of “Intercountry Adoption and Accountability (Part I)”. PEAR welcomes the reactivation of Fleas Biting and the addition of David’s input. We invite you to view it at: http://fleasbiting.blogspot.com/

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The accused would approach childless couples on the pretext of hassle-free adoption process

Seven people, including five women, were arrested from Uttam Nagar area over trafficking of newborns on the pretext of adoption, the police said on Monday.

The accused have been identified as Bablu Shah, 28, Barkha, 28, Veena, 55, Madhu Sharma, 55, Jyoti, 32, Pawan, 45, and Salmi Devi.

DCP (Crime) Vichitra Veer said, on a tip-off, the police contacted the accused who agreed to provide a baby boy for ?6.5 lakh. A police officer, posing as a decoy customer, settled a deal with the accused.

Decoy customer

The story of adoption is told most often from the perspective of adoptive parents. This stands to reason, with all adoptees being minors at their time of relinquishment and most adoptive parents wanting to adopt an infant rather than an older child.

However, there is a growing cohort of adoptees, many now adults with children of their own, who are speaking up about their lived experiences and turning the traditionally more palatable adoption narrative on its head.

Joining this growing movement in support of changing the adoption narrative and centring the adoptee, family-focused non-profit Arise works to inform, upskill and strengthen family units through its various support programmes.

Part of this is adequately preparing families for adoption through psychosocial education based on a diverse range of adoptee voices.

All adoptees need support

In 2021-22, as many as 2,991 in-country adoptions were recorded while 414 inter-country adoptions took place, the minister said.

As many as 28,663 Indian applicants are waiting to adopt a child in the country, the Women and Child Development ministry said on Friday, and noted that the number of adoptions are not declining.

Responding to a question in Lok Sabha, Women and Child Development minister Smriti Irani said 1,030 foreign applicants (including Non-Resident Indians and Overseas Citizens of India) are registered with the Central Adoption Resource Authority for adoption.

Asked if the adoptions under CARA are declining, she responded by saying "no".

In 2021-22, as many as 2,991 in-country adoptions were recorded while 414 inter-country adoptions took place, the minister said.

The latest Tweet by PIB India states, 'Adoption of orphaned, abandoned and surrendered children The waiting period for Prospective Adoptive Parents depends upon the availability of children for adoption and the preference of child by the PAPs....'

There is no pre-requisite for family — anyone you choose to love is your family and Nadia Jamil is proving just that. The actor spoke of her personal experience with adoption and how it was more tough to be accepted as an adoptive parent than choosing to birth a child.

On Thursday, she shared photos of her daughter Nuri in her arms and wrote, “Adoption is a wonderful way to have a child. I found it a tougher “labour” process to go through than biological birthing. Nerve wracking assessments [and] waiting! Imagine if biological parents were interviewed [and] checked for maturity, parenting skills, financial security and dedication the same way!”

Her post was welcomed with a wave of love. When someone said Nuri was lucky to have her as a mother, Jamil responded that it’s her who’s privileged to have her as a daughter.

Many congratulated her on her little bundle of joy.

When a Twitter user pointed out that adopted children are not eligible for inheritance, the actor said, “Who needs an inheritance when she can be gifted everything in my lifetime?”

Over 2,000 children have died in specialised adoption agencies since 2014, the Ministry of Women and Child Development said on Friday.

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Over 2,000 children have died in specialised adoption agencies since 2014, the Ministry of Women and Child Development said on Friday.

Responding to a question in Lok Sabha, Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani shared the data as per which 27,085 children have been adopted since 2014.

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